The secretary of education (Filipino: Kalihim ng Edukasyon) is the member of the Cabinet of the Philippines in charge of the Department of Education (DepEd). The current secretary is Sonny Angara , who was sworn in on July 19, 2024.

2 July 2024 – We welcome Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara to the Department of Education (DepEd).The DepEd community looks forward to working with the new leadership as we continue our relentless pursuit towards improving the quality of Basic Education in the country.Thank you.

Jul 2, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines (Updated 12:25 p.m.) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Sen. Sonny Angara as the new secretary of the Department of Education. The Presidential Communications...

Jul 20, 2024 · Former Sen. Sonny Angara has officially assumed the role of secretary of the Department of Education, following a swearing-in ceremony held at Malacañang Palace, according to the Presidential...

Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Manalang Angara (Tagalog:; born July 15, 1972) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who has served as the 39th secretary of education since 2024. He previously served as a senator from 2013 to 2024 and as the representative of Aurora 's …

Aug 7, 2024 · Angara assumed his new role as DepEd secretary on July 19 following the resignation of former Education Secretary and Vice President Sara Duterte exactly a month before.

Jul 2, 2024 · In a strategic move aimed at bolstering the Philippine education system, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed Senator Sonny Angara as the new Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).